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W354 PTR

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,449 mi
Last recorded157,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 PTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 157,449 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor behind seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi by spring hanger( and fuel tank) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general heavy corrosion underside

nearside front outer sill corroded non prescribed area

rear lamps repaired with repair tape

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,766 miles

advise both outer sills corrosion non prescribed area corrosion

rear lights repaired

Fail 8 Feb 2018 156,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both outer sills corrosion non prescribed area corrosion

rear lights repaired

Pass 21 Feb 2017 155,472 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 155,471 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 155,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassi by spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 153,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear lamps repaired with lens tape

Pass 23 Jan 2015 149,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 149,325 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 145,210 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 145,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 137,221 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,221 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,607 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 134,349 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2011 123,753 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 123,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,241 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 84,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,949 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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W354 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W354 PTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W354 PTR is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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